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It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of…
*MICHAEL ABREO, DOB 6/ 7/ 1959, offense date 10/ 16/ 2023 ( CR- 25694, Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces) DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED INTO A 6 MONTH…
YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing,…
Governor Abbott held a briefing with state and local officials and provided an update on Texas’ continued wildfire response efforts at a press conference in…

Opinion

20 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir,…
It is a much talked about subject today and many people are very concerned if they will be able to retire and what kind of retirement they will have. One…
Dear Editor: Aiding and abetting illegal aliens, transporting, and harboring them, calls for at least five years in Federal prison. Biden has caused some 20…
Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan…
You probably crave a break from my patented “sour grapes” routine, but we must face facts: spring break (a.k.a. Easter break, a.k.a. mid-term break, a.k.a. “…
Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we…
It was played in ancient times and in 2006 generated over 90 billion dollars in gross revenues in the United States. There are slot machines, roulette wheels,…
Our Children’s education. First let me make clear, I think that sports has a place in our school. Physical activity and the soft skills of teamwork,…

Obituaries

Juan V. Garcia 91, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away March 12, 2024. Juan Garcia was born Jan. 28, 1933, in La Esmeralda, Coahuila, Mexico to Juan Garcia and…
Andrez Gutierrez, 84, of Fort Stockton passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Fort Stockton surrounded by his family. Visitation will take place on Tuesday…
Robert Paul Preston, age 70 of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Known as Preston to family and friends, he was born on May 31, 1953.…
Patricia Ann Schneider was born on Sept. 15, 1939, to Don and Dorothy Bailey in Iraan, Texas. She had 85 years, 5 months, and 3 days in her earthly body. She…
Katherine Chavarria 87, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Feb. 23, 2024, in Fort Stockton. Rosary for Katherine was held at Heritage Funeral Home of the…
Sesario Ramos, affectionately known as Dad, Grandpa, Chayo, and Coach Ramos, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Clovis, New…
Jean-Michel Fabien Duforat was called home on Feb. 12, 2024. He passed peacefully in Bordeaux, France, surrounded by family and friends who never left his side…
Robert Preston, 70 of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. He was born on Sunday, May 31, 1953, in Dallas Texas. Robert was a loving…

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